Comments on: Seafood Paella on an Open Fire

By: Robert Schlegel

Robert Schlegel — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:48:25 +0000

After my wife purchased a monster paella pan the challenge was on. Alex walked me through an almost quadrupling of the recipe and the outcome was fantastic. Huge hit with a dinner party. Use this recipe.

We found that leveling the pan and monitoring the heat we’re really critical. We cooked a little slower as opposed to risking high heat. Substituted lobster and mussels for the scallops and used chicken stock instead of fish broth.

I love your narrative guys and wish you all the best. Alex, once again thank you for all the emails back-and-forth and your support. Anyone who wants pictures of a 36 inch paella pan, chime in.

By: Alex Overhiser

Alex Overhiser — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:51:19 +0000

In reply to Rhonda VanPembrook. That sounds wonderful! Just make sure that it's not boiling so fast that the broth disappears before the rice is cooked. Better to go low and slow if necessary. Enjoy!

By: Rhonda VanPembrook

Rhonda VanPembrook — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 15:20:04 +0000

Wish me luck. Gonna try this over a backyard firepit with friends this evening. (Although a vegetarian version but sticking pretty close to your liquids to solids ratio.) It’s a slightly chilly September evening here in Wisconsin and as we try to stay outside and distanced due to Covid, this cooking adventure provides a perfect, safe, socializing opportunity. Thanks for the guidance!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:49:23 +0000

In reply to Sonja.

Oh, I’m sure! Your instructions are very thorough! I will keep you posted… although our “outdoor cooking” days are numbered here in New England! Hopefully I will get to make this before the cold weather arrives! :) (And if not, I’m sure your tips will come in handy the next time I make paella *indoors*! :) )

By: Sonja

Sonja — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 23:59:21 +0000

In reply to Amanda. Oh thank you so much! There's a little learning curve to get the right equipment, but once you read through our (long) instructions, we're confident you'll have a delicious paella at the end. GOOD LUCK!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:18:45 +0000

Ahhh, this paella looks & sounds amazing, Sonja!! And all of these tips are SUPER helpful! I’m bookmarking this post & will definitely be referring to it the next time I make paella! And I totally want to try making it over an open fire! Thanks for such a thorough post! You guys ROCK! :)